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Little Bear

–noun Astronomy.
the constellation Ursa Minor.
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Little Bear  
n.  See Ursa Minor.
Ursa Minor  
n.  A constellation having the shape of a ladle with Polaris at the tip of its handle. Also called Little Bear.

[From Late Latin minor Ursa : minor, lesser + ursa, bear.]
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